3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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so i started my car( 97 camry 2.2), the motor seemed to be running normal but i had a clunking/rattling noise in the front right side of the motor not constant but kept hearing didnt get louder when raising the rpms. the noise sounded to be coming from something incased in metal. i was driving with the noise still going on and then all the sudden the needle buried on my temp gauge and my car stalled and wont start it will crank no start. i noticed clear fluid coming out under car in driveway(had it towed home) any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated thanks jim
so i started my car( 97 camry 2.2), the motor seemed to be running normal but i had a clunking/rattling noise in the front right side of the motor not constant but kept hearing didnt get louder when raising the rpms. the noise sounded to be coming from something incased in metal. i was driving with the noise still going on and then all the sudden the needle buried on my temp gauge and my car stalled and wont start it will crank no start. i noticed clear fluid coming out under car in driveway(had it towed home) any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated thanks jim
How's the oil level?
The clear fluid could either be water from the A/C, or coolant. Did you have the A/C on? ...if it's coolant, and the car doesn't start, I might think the h-word...
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2000 Toyota Camry LE (Japan made) i4 5S-FE 367,000+ miles.
+1 Gotta agree with ghost111 here. Does the engine crank at normal speed or very fast? Should be easy to tell the difference. Fast cranking could mean the timing belt broke. The timing belt drives the water pump on the 5S-FE. The water pump probably seized and broke your belt. Have you noticed any coolant leaks prior to this happening? How many miles on it?
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1996 Paseo 5E-FE 269,xxx miles - Gotta fix that sagging DS door. New hinges on the way.
1993 Camry LE 5S-FE 249,xxx miles - New water pump, TB etc etc
1989 Camry-Gone but not forgotten. Car has become a birthday gift for my cousin.
1997 Mazda B2300 213,xxx miles - New flasher relay installed.
yea coolant never leaked before, car does just crank might be faster than normal, radiator shows no coolant in it, oil level looks alright a little low but looks like oil. really appreciate everyones help i got sick so havent had much time to tinker with it. 155,000 miles on it
yea coolant never leaked before, car does just crank might be faster than normal, radiator shows no coolant in it, oil level looks alright a little low but looks like oil. really appreciate everyones help i got sick so havent had much time to tinker with it. 155,000 miles on it
Get better and let us know how it goes. Without taking too much apart, there is an easy way to tell if the timing belt broke. Remove the two bolts at the top of the upper timing cover. Spread the cover open a little and shine a light down in. You will be looking directly at the water pump pulley and camshaft pulley. If it looks like the belt is still on the pulleys, have someone crank the engine while you watch the belt. Good luck.
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1996 Paseo 5E-FE 269,xxx miles - Gotta fix that sagging DS door. New hinges on the way.
1993 Camry LE 5S-FE 249,xxx miles - New water pump, TB etc etc
1989 Camry-Gone but not forgotten. Car has become a birthday gift for my cousin.
1997 Mazda B2300 213,xxx miles - New flasher relay installed.
Get better and let us know how it goes. Without taking too much apart, there is an easy way to tell if the timing belt broke. Remove the two bolts at the top of the upper timing cover. Spread the cover open a little and shine a light down in. You will be looking directly at the water pump pulley and camshaft pulley. If it looks like the belt is still on the pulleys, have someone crank the engine while you watch the belt. Good luck.
^ Do what he said. But fill your radiator up with water first. And put some in the reservoir tank if it's empty.
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2000 Toyota Camry LE (Japan made) i4 5S-FE 367,000+ miles.
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New hinges on the way.
and let us know how it goes.
Without taking too much apart, there is an easy way to tell if the timing belt broke. Remove the two bolts at the top of the upper timing cover. Spread the cover open a little and shine a light down in. You will be looking directly at the water pump pulley and camshaft pulley. If it looks like the belt is still on the pulleys, have someone crank the engine while you watch the belt. Good luck.
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